What is the difference between an externship and an internship?
• Externships are short-term (generally one week or less), and offer no pay or academic credit. • Externships are a brief learning experience and an extended site visit; the sponsor puts significant time into hosting you and giving you a learning experience. • Internships are longer-term. Length of one summer is typical, but internships could also run from several weeks to a year. Internships may be unpaid or paid, and sometimes enable you to earn academic credit. • With an internship, you could be employed long enough for the employer to benefit from the training you are given. • More about internships and other ways to get experience.
